Navigation Federal and state courts reported a combined 26 percent decrease in authorized wiretaps in 2020, compared with 2019, according to the Judiciary’s 2020 Wiretap Report. Convictions in cases involving electronic surveillance also decreased.
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Judge Jack Weinstein Mourned as Champion of Justice
Since the death of Judge Jack B. Weinstein on June 15 at age 99, his legendary life and legal career have been celebrated by fellow judges, who hailed him as a role model and champion of justice, and others of more humble standing who remember him as an “incredibly thoughtful” gentleman who stood up for […]
Court Intervention Teams Target Substance Abuse
Two specialized programs in the Northern District of California are harnessing local resources to help high-risk individuals rebuild their lives.
Robert Katzmann, Judge and Civics Advocate, Dies at 68
Robert A. Katzmann, a former chief judge of the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals and a tireless, impassioned advocate of civics education, died June 9. He was 68.
U.S. Judicial Conference Urges Senate to Back Security Funding
Citing a growing danger to federal judges and courthouses, the Judicial Conference of the United States has asked the U.S. Senate to support a total of $182.5 million in supplemental funding to bolster security.